6689 results for 'Besson, Peter'

Gabriel's plans for a peaceful recovery are quickly derailed when he encounters a mysterious figure claiming to embody the spirit of Albion. As sinister forces gather in the London Underground,...

The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) by Dorothy L. Sayers is a complex and intriguing mystery that explores the intricate web of relationships within an...

Lewis W. Hine America at Work by Peter Walther brings together a comprehensive collection of photographs from one of the most influential documentary photographers of the 20th century. Lewis W...

When news of her fiancé's death at Dunkirk hits Holly Morgan, she faces a devastating blow. But for Holly, who is forced to care for enemy soldiers in a hospital operating theatre, the brutality of...

The Message of the Resurrection Christ is Risen! Paul Beasley-Murray explores the significance of Jesus' resurrection in this accessible and practical exposition. Rather than limiting its relevance...

The struggle against evil is not just about flesh and blood, but also about the rulers, authorities, and powers of this dark world (Ephesians 6:12 NIV).For generations, Christians have focused their...

The Archaeology of Southern Africa provides a comprehensive synthesis of its archaeology over more than three million years. This revised and updated edition by Peter Mitchell offers an extensively...

A Name Unknown by Roseanna M. White is a gripping Edwardian romance and historical novel that combines suspense with intrigue. When a young woman posing as a historian offers to help a man uncover...

Edo's Souls is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the complexities of love, family, and country in the face of war. Set against the backdrop of civil unrest, three characters are forced to...

A successful barrister's life is cut short in this gripping mystery. Marianne Shearer's body is found outside a Kensington hotel, initially thought to be a suicide. However, her colleagues and...

This collection of essays, lecture transcripts, and unpublished writings offers a unique insight into the world of animal liberation activism. Former prisoner Peter Young shares his personal accounts...

Disability and Impairment: Working with Children and Families by Peter C Burke provides valuable insights into the everyday challenges faced by disabled individuals in family life. This book explores...

Nidotherapy: Harmonising the Environment with the Patient By Peter Tyrer and Helen Tyrer This comprehensive guide explores the collaborative process of changing the physical, social, and personal...

Cycling has long been seen as a convenient alternative to car travel, but Peter Walker argues that it's much more than that. In fact, he makes a compelling case for cycling as the key to tackling...

The Wickenham Murders by Amy Myers is a village mystery with unexpected twists. In 1929, Davy Todd was charged with murdering Amy Proctor in the Kent village of Wickenham. When a skeleton is found at...

Fleetwood Mac FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Iconic Rock Survivors offers a fresh perspective on one of rock 'n' roll's most beloved catalogs. This unique book combines historical breakdowns,...

The Roman Market Economy by Peter Temin explores how trade, markets, and the Pax Romana contributed to ancient Rome's prosperity. Using modern economic tools, Temin examines the role of Roman law in...

The Rule: St. John Paul II's guide to a joy-filled marriage of divine love offers a beacon of hope in today's world.Written by Theresa and Peter Martin, this book presents the first English...

Dark matter remains one of the most intriguing frontiers in physics. Particle physicist Peter Fisher explores this enigmatic form of matter, which is believed to account for about 27 percent of the...

Language attitudes and language ideologies play a significant role in our daily lives. The way we communicate can influence how others perceive us, from our competence and social status to our...

The Bible is often seen as a rulebook for faith, but in reality it's a powerful learning tool that nurtures our spiritual growth by refusing to provide easy answers. Instead, it forces us to acquire...

Peter Sloterdijk's After God explores the theological enlightenment of theology, tracing its development from ancient gods to modern artificial intelligence. This work delves into the metaphysical...

A powerful vision for a society based on cooperation and community is presented in this book. Peter Block argues that we are suffering under an economic theology that prioritises scarcity,...

The Glassmaker's Son: Looking for the World My Father Left Behind in Nazi Germany A poignant and meticulously researched memoir that delves into the author's decades-long quest to uncover the truth...

The Golden State Warriors' remarkable transformation into one of the greatest basketball teams in history is told in Betaball. This engaging account reveals how the team's adoption of savvy business...

Guillaume Apollinaire's poetry has been a source of fascination for poet-translator Ron Padgett for fifty years. This bilingual edition brings together the full range of Apollinaire's work, from...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Louise Langmead and Peter Irving is a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing this chronic condition. With over 6,000 new cases of ulcerative colitis diagnosed...

The Barry Island Murders by Andrew Peters Retired Chief Superintendent Williams recounts his early days as a detective in 1960s Barry Island, a case that tested his skills and left him with more...

A comprehensive guide to promoting children's emotional well-being and preventing mental health issues is provided by Kedar Nath Dwivedi and Peter Brinley Harper. This handbook offers insights into...

Simone Weil: "The Just Balance" by Peter Winch explores the complex and interconnected ideas of Simone Weil's philosophical thought. This book examines her religious, social, and political...

Jonathan Winters' life was a unique blend of creativity and intensity. As one of the most gifted improvisers in comedy show business, he brought an unparalleled energy to his performances.Beneath the...

A spy novel with an enigmatic heroine, Operation Omega follows Leonora Carr as she becomes embroiled in a complex undercover mission. A bomb explodes at her dinner table and again at a domestic...

The Disciples Activity Book by Bible Pathway Adventures and Pip Reid is an engaging resource for kids to explore the lives of the 12 disciples. This activity book delves into the stories of these...

The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century A Social Justice Hall of Fame by Peter Dreier A century ago, progressive ideas were considered radical and even socialist. Today, we take these concepts...

Christina Nava's world has been ravaged by the horrors of World War II. Her family, one true love, home, dreams, and even life are all threatened. This heart-wrenching story follows her quest for...

Beheaded: Classical Paintings of Biblical Decapitation brings together over 80 Renaissance and early Baroque period paintings depicting three violent myths from the Bible: Salome's demand for John...

The Cosmopolitan Screen: German Cinema and the Global Imaginary, 1945 to the Present By Stephan K. Schindler and Lutz Peter Koepnick University of Michigan Press, 2007 This collection of essays...

Caddie's life has become a series of rules to cope with her surroundings. When her parents split up, she develops a mantra: "Don't touch." She believes that if she keeps from touching another...

The lessons of Auschwitz can inform our approach to medicine today. In this book, Dr Peter Selg reflects on the future of medicine in light of the atrocities committed at Auschwitz-Birkenau during...

Learn 35 Essential German Words to Get You Started This concise booklet teaches absolute beginners how to speak German using just 35 key words. Created by Peter and Helena Roberts, it focuses on the...

Marxism and Educational Theory: Origins and Issues is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between Marxist theory and educational practice. This book addresses key theoretical issues...

In the Steps of Saint Paul brings to life the world of one of Christianity's most influential figures. Peter Walker explores the complex legacy of Saint Paul, who played a pivotal role in spreading...

Thirty years ago, China, Mexico and Brazil were struggling to escape poverty. Since then, many developing countries have made significant progress, while First World nations face growing dependence...

Process Planning: The design/manufacture interface by Peter Scallan is a comprehensive textbook that explores the core activities involved in process planning. It covers the selection of processes,...

Urbanism in the Age of Climate Change by Peter Calthorpe is a comprehensive guide to addressing climate change through regional-scale urban planning. Calthorpe argues that a more integrated approach,...

The Singing Cowboy: A Cultural Phenomenon of the 1930s In the midst of the Great Depression, a unique cultural figure emerged in American film: the singing cowboy. Often overlooked by mainstream...

Natasha Goldman's Memory Passages explores how Holocaust memorials in the United States and Germany have evolved over time. Through a detailed analysis of visual culture and art history, the book...

The Greek Polis by Arthur W. H. Adkins and Peter White is a collection of primary documents that explore the history of ancient Greece's city-states, known as poleis. This volume provides a unique...

Goliath Strikes Back: How Traditional Retailers Are Winning Back Customers from Ecommerce Startups is a thought-provoking business book that explores the current industry shift in customer growth and...

A rose grows in the middle of dust, a rare and unexpected sight. When Jeremiah Goodbye is given a second chance at life, he returns to his hometown of Nowhere, Oklahoma, to settle an old score with...

Greek Americans Struggle and Success by Peter C. Moskos and Charles C. Moskos is an in-depth exploration of the Greek-American experience from mass immigration to today. The authors delve into the...

Anger: The Struggle for Emotional Control in America's History by Carol Zisowitz Stearns and Peter N. Stearns offers a groundbreaking social history that explores the development of anger over two...

The Canterbury Tales, now with a graphic cover and deluxe packaging, is a retelling of one of the greatest poems in the English language. Renowned novelist, historian, and biographer Peter Ackroyd...

This collection of essays explores the complex and multifaceted nature of the American Civil War. Drawing inspiration from the work of renowned historian Gary W. Gallagher, leading scholars in the...

In 1913, the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston admitted its first patient with varicose veins. Fifty years later, Nicholas Tilney assisted in the repair of an aortic aneurysm at the same hospital...

Charles Dickens's works continue to resonate with readers today, offering insights into the complex social issues of his time. This book explores seven recurring concerns in Dickens's writings,...

The Mentor Within: Quiet Reflections in a Noisy World by Peter James Johnson is part of the Calm World series, offering a collection of articles to help you slow down and gain focus. This book...

The Imperial Russian Project explores the complex history of Russia's autocratic governance from Peter the Great to the eve of World War I. This collection of essays, edited and updated by Alfred J...

Death of a Heretic, the thirty-third Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, is a gripping tale of murder, deceit and treachery in medieval Ireland. In 672 AD, the abbey of Muman at Imleach Iubhair is the...

Pan Pizza in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide Pan pizza is a crowd-pleasing favourite that's surprisingly easy to make in a home oven. In this book, baking authority Peter Reinhart shares his...

The Untold History of the United States by Oliver Stone and Peter J. Kuznick is a landmark account of the rise and decline of the American empire. This book probes the dark corners of the...

Dark Entries is a masterclass in building dread through subtle, realistic detail. Robert Aickman's 'strange stories' are crafted with precision, revealing the neuroses of his characters in subtle...

The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 4 - The Master Planner is a collection of early adventures from the Marvel Age of Comics. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's dramatic blend of everyday life and superhero exploits...

Jonathan Rebeck's life has taken an unconventional path. He resides in a local cemetery, living off the land and forming connections with the ghosts that surround him. Among these spirits are Michael...

Michelangelo's final years were marked by both personal turmoil and creative triumph. As he approached his seventies, the renowned artist felt that his productive life was drawing to a close.However,...

Spider-Ham: a Pig in Time is a thrilling graphic novel that brings together time-traveling villains and heroes in a battle to save New Yolk City. When the Green Gobbler from 2099 teams up with his...

The Silk Roads: A New History of the World by Peter Frankopan is a major reassessment of world history, tracing the economic and political renaissance in the re-emerging east. For centuries, the West...

A new interpretation of Christendom's rise to Europe-wide dominance is presented in this compelling history by one of our foremost medieval historians. In the fourth century AD, a faith emerged from...

Peter Singer's Practical Ethics explores the big questions we face in our daily lives and as concerned citizens. How should we live? Is it right to buy luxuries when others struggle, or to consume...

Objectivity has a history that reveals surprising insights. In this book, Lorraine Daston and Peter Galison explore how objectivity emerged in mid-nineteenth-century sciences, differing from...

Boredom has been misunderstood for centuries. In this thought-provoking exploration, Peter Toohey argues that boredom is not an emotion to be feared or avoided, but rather one that can help us...

Peter Gardenfors's theory of conceptual representations offers a bridge between two dominant approaches in cognitive science. Symbolic manipulation and connectionist models have their limitations...

The Attenbury Emeralds by Jill Paton Walsh and Dorothy Leigh Sayers is a pitch-perfect Golden Age mystery. Thirty years ago, Lord Peter Wimsey encountered the Attenbury emeralds, an event that...

Spider-Man and Deadpool team up in an unforgettable adventure. Legendary creators Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness bring together the web-slinger and the merc with a mouth in a double act that will leave...

The Story of HX231, a Turning Point in the Battle of the Atlantic In April 1943, Commander Peter Gretton led the escort of convoy HX231 during the Battle of the Atlantic. This was a pivotal moment in...

The Saga of Gisli the Outlaw by George Johnston and Peter Foote is an imaginative reconstruction of a 13th-century story. In AD 960, Gisli, a man from Norway, emigrated to Iceland with his family...

Village Rumours by Rebecca Shaw is a captivating tale of village life, where secrets and scandals simmer just below the surface. When Reverend Peter Harris makes an unsettling discovery in the...

James Ryker thought he'd left his past behind. But when his new life is disrupted by an old adversary, he's forced back into the world of espionage. A cyber attack at the Joint Intelligence Agency...

Dr Peter Friedland's life was marked by two contrasting worlds. As an ear, nose and throat specialist, he spent his days treating patients affected by violent crime, while at home, he received...

Benedict XVI: A Life Volume One Youth in Nazi Germany to the Second Vatican Council 1927-1965 by Peter Seewald. This authoritative biography offers a unique insight into the early life and rise of...

Panpsychism: A Philosophy of Sensuous Cosmos by Peter Ells explores the idea that the universe and everything within it are not just deterministic machines, but also possess a sense of experience and...

Tax Justice and Tax Law: Understanding Unfairness in Tax Systems by Dominic de Cogan and Peter Harris. This book explores the concept of tax justice, examining different approaches to understanding...

The Freud Reader brings together in one volume the key ideas of Sigmund Freud, a thinker whose influence extends far beyond the world of psychology. This collection of fifty-one texts covers Freud's...

Western Steam 1948-1966 by B. W. L. Brooksbank and Peter Tuffrey is a comprehensive collection of photographs showcasing the twilight years of steam railways in the Western Region. The book features...

Death In A Deckchair An Edward Crisp Novella by Peter Boon is a gripping mystery that sets the tone for an unsettling summer break. Eccentric millionaire Archibald Trent has other plans, however, and...

Berlin Now: The Rise of the City and the Fall of the Wall Over the past five decades, Berlin has undergone a transformation like no other city. Divided in 1961, reunited in 1989, it has evolved into...

Terence's comedies have provided plots and characters for comic drama from classical times to the present. His plays feature scheming slaves, parasites, prostitutes, pimps, and boastful soldiers, who...

The Audience by Peter Morgan For sixty years, Elizabeth II has met each of her prime ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace. This private meeting has been a unique aspect of British...

The Mammoth Book of Slasher Movies by Peter Normanton is a comprehensive guide to over 250 slasher and splatter films from around the world. Spanning six decades, this A-Z encyclopedic round-up...

Working with children and young people who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour is a complex issue that requires a nuanced approach. Approximately one third of child sexual abuse is carried out by...

Duel of Eagles by Peter Townsend is a gripping account of the Battle of Britain, one of the greatest triumphs in British military history. Written from the perspective of pilots on both sides,...

Tom Holland's Fright Night Senior Year is a new take on the iconic vampire movie that changed the horror genre forever. Based on Tom Holland's original screenplay and the novelization, this graphic...

Reformation England 1480-1642 by Peter Marshall provides a clear and accessible narrative account of the English Reformation. This third edition brings the text fully up-to-date with recent...

Rose Sullivan left her home in County Cork in 1880 for a job in Philadelphia as a servant to a wealthy family. She planned to send her wages back to her desperately poor family in Ireland, but...

The Lake District Mountain Landforms by Peter Wilson is a comprehensive guide to the unique landscape of this iconic region. This engaging book delves into the geological history and physical...

The 1960s: A Complex Era of Liberation and Controversy The 1960s have long been celebrated as a time of great social change, but Peter Doggett's "Growing Up Sex in the Sixties" offers a more nuanced...

The Doctor's Communication Handbook by Peter Tate and Francesca Frame is a comprehensive guide to improving patient communication skills for doctors. First published in 1994, this updated eighth...

A Simple Explanation of Crop Circles by Dee Gragg provides an in-depth look at the history and creation of these mysterious formations. The book features authentic and hoaxed circles, allowing...

A Spy Called Swallow: An Enduring Love Story is a remarkable tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of World War II. John Murray's memoirs, now re-printed, offer a unique glimpse into his...

The Club King: My Rise, Reign, and Fall in New York Nightlife A behind-the-scenes look at the meteoric rise and stunning takedown of a nightclub empire by its enigmatic leader. Peter Gatien's...